Things are feeling stressful right now for a lot of people.

Hurricanes, election cycles, problems at home with kids or family and this can leave us feeling overly stressed, worn out and worried.

This episode helps you with some tips on how to deal with extreme stress and difficult situations, which don't include alcohol.

Drinking in response to deeply stressful situations isn't good for you or your nervous system in the long run.

We need to be aware of our feelings during difficult times, our feelings are trying to get us to pay attention and take action.

We also need to focus on what we CAN and are WILLING to do during these situations.

Deciding on actions you can take and then focusing on that will help you feel less stressed and powerless.

Focusing on simple things like drinking enough water, moving your body and 'healthier' ways to give your mind a break like books, tv, movies, games and more.

Tune in and hear real tips that don't have the negative side effects like alcohol on how to deal with extreme stress.

Western North Carolina Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts, way to support:

Come to my 1-day Sober October Retreat in Chapel Hill, NC, 100% of all proceeds will be donated to the hurricane relief efforts, 3 spots remain, www.angelamascenik.com/events

Beloved Asheville - getting supplies and food to people who need it most: www.belovedasheville.com

Helicopter Aid to the mountain towns where roads have been wiped out and the people are unreachable https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hope-mill-incs-hurricane-relief

Manna Food Bank https://www.mannafoodbank.org/

Diaper Bank, Asheville https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4KPWPUR2FANA/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

American Red Cross - Helene https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFrOE9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWdK8PZpm78EetA-9Nz1dc0kkOlU_WE3mrXPh1M2SFat39RkLDQwVA0pWw_aem_b-25EoKsqDW1ws0uqwrbog

Samaritan's Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/pray-for-those-in-helenes-path/

Mountain Mule Packer Ranch, this operation is using pack mules to get to the people who are stranded in the mountains where the roads have been washed out, here is the Venmo, it has been vetted: Venmo Michele-Toberer and the Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/mountainmulepackersranch

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